Do protein skimmers take Calium, DKH, and Magnesium out of reef tank?

[Jeremy Lain]

Hello, I am wondering if a protein skimmer takes Calcium, DKH, and Magnesium out of a reef tank? I am trying to see if there is a way to keep these things in the water without having to dose so much, as this stuff can get expensive quickly.

 

[Ocelaris]

They do not remove any significant amount of inorganic minerals like you asked. They're basically organic laden saltwater, but they so it's like removing normal levels of salt water plus nitrogen and phosphates.

 

[redfishbluefish]

Save money by using DIY versions of alk, calc and mag....


Randy's original DIY article:

An Improved Do-it-Yourself Two-Part
Calcium and Alkalinity Supplement System


Randy has since come up with a new two part:

New DIY Two Part Recipes with Higher pH Boost


If you wish to stay away from the original DIY ingredients by hunting them down yourself, you can purchase them directly for BRS.

 

[Ocelaris]

That. The most expensive part is the dosers and testing equipment long term though.

 

[Jeremy Lain]

Save money by using DIY versions of alk, calc and mag....


Randy's original DIY article:

An Improved Do-it-Yourself Two-Part
Calcium and Alkalinity Supplement System


Randy has since come up with a new two part:

New DIY Two Part Recipes with Higher pH Boost


If you wish to stay away from the original DIY ingredients by hunting them down yourself, you can purchase them directly for BRS.

Thank you for your reply, I will be reading about this.